Organic Verna Soft Wheat Crackers

Just one ingredient: organic Verna soft wheat

Crunchy and unsalted, made from ancient grains that Tuscan bakers have never forgotten.

Verna Wheat Crackers from the Val d'Orcia Mill

One ingredient, just one: organic Verna soft wheat. No oil, no yeast, no preservatives, not even salt—which in these crackers is zero. Compared to the durum wheat version, Verna offers a softer bite and a sweeter, more delicate flavor, with the toasted, slightly lactic note typical of soft wheat. They crumble easily and provide a clean base for any accompaniment, from sweet to savory. They're the perfect choice for those seeking a less rustic crunch and a more subtle flavor that won't overpower whatever you put on top.
 
 
 

The roots of this wheat are deep in the valleys of Tuscany

Verna is an ancient variety of soft wheat rooted in Tuscany, where it has been recovered and recultivated in recent decades thanks to the work of farmers and researchers who chose to start from saved seeds rather than commercial varieties. It is a tall, low-yielding wheat, abandoned by intensive farming, but highly prized by artisanal bakers for its flour with less tenacious gluten, which requires more delicate doughs and long natural leavening. In Casentino, Mugello, and the Tuscan valleys, Verna has become the symbol of a different approach to grain cultivation: fewer quintals per hectare, a stronger connection to the land. Transforming it into biscuits, where wheat is the sole ingredient, means exposing its flavor.
 
 
 

Choosing Verna Wheat Crackers means taking care of yourself

The first is the complete absence of salt: zero grams per 100 g, rare among baked goods and invaluable for those who need or want to limit sodium. Added to this are 14 g of protein and 7,1 g of fiber per 100 g, while fat is limited to 2,6 g, of which 0,7 g is saturated, as none is added during processing. They are light, crunchy, and have only one ingredient on the label: the simplest and cleanest base possible for building balanced breakfasts and snacks. They contain gluten and are not suitable for celiacs.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Verna Wheat Crackers

• FOR BREAKFAST, WITH COMPOTES AND RICOTTA: their delicacy enhances the sweet flavours — try them with Organic Apricot Compote and Organic Extra Black Cherry Jam, maybe on a veil of Organic Buffalo Ricotta.
• AS A LIGHT LUNCH OR QUICK DINNER: a base of Stracchino from Etruscan Lazio with cherry tomatoes, or Mackerel Fillets in Olive Oil crumbled with a drizzle of oil and parsley.
• IN APERITIFS AND SAVOURY BREAKS: accompany them with Organic Tofu and Broccoli Cream or with Green Itrana Olives in Brine: crunchiness and flavor without weighing you down.

The Producer: Mulino Val d'Orcia

Mulino Val d'Orcia processes organic Italian grains, with a particular focus on ancient varieties like Verna and Senatore Cappelli. From milling to processing, the recipes remain minimal: often, as in these biscuits, only a single ingredient is listed on the label.
 
 
 

Ingredients

WHEAT tender organic Verna.

Allergens: contains GLUTEN.
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy: 1647 kJ / 388 kcal
• Fat: 2,6 g
• of which saturated: 0,7 g
• Carbohydrates: 77 g
• of which sugars: 1,7 g
• Fiber: 7,1 g
• Protein: 14 g
• Salt: 0 g

Food container

Store in a cool, dry place, away from light. After opening, reseal the package tightly or store the crackers in an airtight container: humidity is their only enemy and quickly compromises their crispiness. If they become soft, a few minutes in a hot oven will restore their crispiness.
 
 
 

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